Bruny Island (or Islands – they are joined by a narrow causeway) is nearly 100kms long – with a changing climate from sheltered sandy beaches to tall forests and open bays, to wild coastlines in the south. The Bruny Island Ferry leaves from Kettering, an easy 30 min drive south of Hobart. "Down the channel" as the locals call it. It is another 30 mins in the car ferry - everyone seems to take there, there does not seem to be any other way of … [Read more...]
Hobart titbits…
A note about "The Weather": layer up and take a raincoat everywhere. I know people talk about four seasons in one day, but Hobart in October seems to exemplify this. One night and morning we were particularly cold - only to look up at Mt Wellington to see it dusted in snow. Later that day as the sun came out we stripped to our t-shirts. And later again we drove through a hail shower. Bring layers and carry them with you! A few more … [Read more...]
Exploring Hobart – MONA No. 1 Place as must see
Our trip to Tasmania is going to be focused around Hobart, and I must admit I like the idea of exploring quietly rather than madly chasing photo opportunities. The number one place on our list is MONA - the Museum of Old and New Art Hobart has just been named by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 cities in the world to visit - calling it a "funky cultural hub", in part because of the inspiration of gambling millionaire and visionary David … [Read more...]
